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<br />"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail ?"- Robert <br />Schuller <br />Functional Level Framework <br />Key Planning Components <br />^ MAP Update Planning for 2006-2010 <br />approved by BOCC -June 23, 2005 <br />^ Planning Process approved by BOCC -Oct. 18, 2005 <br />With oversight by the MAP Steering Committee <br />With Planning Work (issues, goals, objectives) by Functional Work groups <br />^ MAP Plan to be endorsed by elected Town officials, United Way and public -- 2006 <br />^ MAP Plan:2006-1Q to be BOCC adopted Ocf., 2006 <br />^ MAP Plan monitored and updated by Advisory Board on Aging and Dept. on Aging far BOCC <br />Through 20 ~ 0 <br />Where we are to this paint <br />Kick off/Orientation Event held -Dec. 1, 2005 <br />Dec. -Feb. 2006 Task Force Groups met to: <br />. Review past MAP Accomplishments/unmet objectives <br />. Identify issues by functional groups & general pop. <br />. Review updated profile of older adults <br />. Consider elements of asenior-friendly community <br />March -April 2006 Task Force met to complete the identification & prioritization of issues <br />Tap Issues: Well-Fit Group <br />^ Home-based Community Services <br />^ Community assessments/Outcome Eval. <br />^ Driver safety (educ.lroad conditions) <br />^ Accessible & Affordable Healthcare (oral also) <br />^ Greater budget appropriations for the needs of a growing older population <br />Top Issues: Moderately Impairedl <br />Disabled Group <br />^ Lack of Mental Health Treatment <br />^ Isolation and Loneliness (3 ~ % of 65+ live alone) <br />^ Lack of Case/care Management services <br />^ Lack of Collaboration with faith communities <br />^ Increasing Dementia (with older pop.) <br />Tap Issues: Severely Impairedl Institutionalized Group <br />^ Quality of Life and Care <br />^ Caregiver Support/Work Force <br />^ Education/Outreach <br />^ Person-directed care <br />